China’s eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday brought a mild rebound in dining and retail consumption — and with it, some signs of life in wine sales, particularly through on-demand delivery platforms. Read More
Instant retail
Alcohol sales surged during China’s Qixi Festival, often called the country’s Valentine’s Day, as younger consumers turned to instant delivery platforms for gifts and celebrations. Read More
Carlsberg Asia, facing fierce competition in the region’s beer market, unveiled what it called its “boldest partnership yet,” launching a Digital Acceleration Program with the region's three delivery giants - Meituan, Grab and Delivery Hero - to drive growth in on-demand retail. Read More
As many as 70% of China’s liquor chains have joined the on-demand retail boom, betting on 20-minute delivery to revive sales. But behind the rapid expansion lie steep costs, price wars, and doubts over whether traditional shops can truly profit. Read More
Aldi, the German supermarket giant, is doubling down on its ultra-low-price wine strategy in China. Following last year’s launch of its “996” wine — six … Read More
Carrefour’s decades-long presence in China is nearing its end, after controlling shareholder Suning announced it would sell four of the supermarket chain’s regional subsidiaries for just RMB 4. Read More
What wines are Chinese consumers actually drinking today? To find out, Vino Joy News compiled a ranking of the 10 most popular wines sold on Jiu Xiao Er (酒小儿), China’s leading instant alcohol delivery platform. Read More
More consumers are sidelining wine lists, and opting for BYOB and wine delivery to
"buy outside and drink inside." What can the industry do to recapture wine drinkers to grow on-trade wine sales? Read More
China’s next big wine opportunity may not be found in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants, but in the scroll of a hungry, wine-curious consumer’s smartphone through instant retail. Read More
COFCO Wine and Wine, the state-owned wine importing company, is foraying into China's booming instant retail for wine. Read More